The Last Gangster(1937)
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The Last Gangster Synopsis
A crime boss goes searching for his ex-wife and son after a ten-year prison stint. His old gang has other plans though, and use the child to try and make him disclose the location of the loot he hid before going to the slammer.
The Last Gangster (1937) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Edward Ludwig, released on November 12, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Edward G. Robinson, James Stewart, Rose Stradner and Lionel Stander. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Ludwig
- Writers:
- John Lee Mahin, William A. Wellman, Robert Carson
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Composer:
- Edward Ward
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Last Gangster (1937) Trailer
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The Last Gangster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward G. Robinson
as Joe Krozac
James Stewart
as Paul North Sr.
Rose Stradner
as Talya Krozac
Lionel Stander
as Curly
Douglas Scott
as Paul North Jr. / Joe Krozac Jr.
John Carradine
as Casper
Sidney Blackmer
as San Francisco Editor
Grant Mitchell
as Warden
Edward Brophy
as Fats Garvey
Alan Baxter
as Frankie 'Acey' Kile
Frank Conroy
as Sid Gorman
- Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
as Gloria
Key crew
Directed by Edward Ludwig, written by John Lee Mahin, William A. Wellman and Robert Carson.
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The Last Gangster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Last Gangster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Gangster online?
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The Last Gangster (1937) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Last Gangster?
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The main cast of The Last Gangster (1937) includes Edward G. Robinson, James Stewart, Rose Stradner, Lionel Stander and Douglas Scott. The film was directed by Edward Ludwig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Gangster released?
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The Last Gangster was released on November 12, 1937 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Last Gangster worth watching?
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The Last Gangster (1937) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last Gangster?
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